Episode

"Ron Howard"
Description
The great Mr. Ron Howard joins us this week on the wonderpod. (Let us not forget his wildly formative films like Willow, Cocoon, Splash, A Beautiful Mind, and most recently: Hillbilly Elegy). The gang talk shoppe, they talk life; it’s an arresting conversation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapters
The Smartless podcast features Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes inviting a guest that the other two are not aware of, and the three of them chat about various topics.
00:00 - 01:14 (01:14)
Summary
The Smartless podcast features Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes inviting a guest that the other two are not aware of, and the three of them chat about various topics. In this episode, the trio discusses Jason's affinity for energy bars, including Think bars, which prompts accusations of an advertisement.
Episode"Ron Howard"
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The podcasters discuss their preferences for sports with shot clocks (like basketball) or play clocks (like football) and their lack of interest in soccer due to the absence of both.
01:14 - 03:51 (02:36)
Summary
The podcasters discuss their preferences for sports with shot clocks (like basketball) or play clocks (like football) and their lack of interest in soccer due to the absence of both.
Episode"Ron Howard"
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Ron Howard discusses the possibility of future projects, stating that nothing is imminent as of now but that he has been able to work on various projects thanks to Imagine Entertainment.
03:51 - 06:58 (03:07)
Summary
Ron Howard discusses the possibility of future projects, stating that nothing is imminent as of now but that he has been able to work on various projects thanks to Imagine Entertainment.
Episode"Ron Howard"
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Ron Howard discusses his path to becoming a director and how his curiosity and interest in all aspects of filmmaking led him to that role.
06:58 - 11:17 (04:19)
Summary
Ron Howard discusses his path to becoming a director and how his curiosity and interest in all aspects of filmmaking led him to that role.
Episode"Ron Howard"
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The guest discusses growing up on TV and in movies, and the challenges of transitioning from acting to directing.
11:17 - 15:53 (04:36)
Summary
The guest discusses growing up on TV and in movies, and the challenges of transitioning from acting to directing.
Episode"Ron Howard"
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Director's job is to keep track of the objectives of the story and allow contributions that achieve that objective.
15:54 - 22:03 (06:09)
Summary
Director's job is to keep track of the objectives of the story and allow contributions that achieve that objective. Trust in the director helps create comfortable boundaries between saying yes or no to different ideas.
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The speaker discusses his struggles with a job loss and feeling inadequate due to his work not being up to par, while also finding inspiration in the success of others.
22:03 - 26:22 (04:18)
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The speaker discusses his struggles with a job loss and feeling inadequate due to his work not being up to par, while also finding inspiration in the success of others.
Episode"Ron Howard"
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An actor shares his experience auditioning for Arrested Development and the unique style of the show with its mockumentary approach and lack of frills on set.
26:23 - 30:37 (04:14)
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An actor shares his experience auditioning for Arrested Development and the unique style of the show with its mockumentary approach and lack of frills on set.
Episode"Ron Howard"
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After sending in an audition tape for a voiceover acting gig on a whim, the speaker unexpectedly landed the job and ultimately found success in the industry.
30:38 - 34:12 (03:34)
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After sending in an audition tape for a voiceover acting gig on a whim, the speaker unexpectedly landed the job and ultimately found success in the industry.
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The speaker discusses how he would draw upon his experiences with great actors if he were to act again, and how his previous acting experience helps him connect with and direct actors as a director.
34:12 - 39:14 (05:01)
Summary
The speaker discusses how he would draw upon his experiences with great actors if he were to act again, and how his previous acting experience helps him connect with and direct actors as a director.
Episode"Ron Howard"
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Two people discuss the difference between telling a story in film versus TV shows, and share their admiration for the ability of streamers to dedicate more time to character development.
39:15 - 45:20 (06:05)
Summary
Two people discuss the difference between telling a story in film versus TV shows, and share their admiration for the ability of streamers to dedicate more time to character development. They also discuss a particular boat shot and the positive energy of one of the directors.
Episode"Ron Howard"
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Two individuals are discussing Arrested Development and expressing their opinions about the show.
45:20 - 46:23 (01:02)
Summary
Two individuals are discussing Arrested Development and expressing their opinions about the show.